We've released Koin IDE Plugin 1.4.0 with pretty groundbreaking AI integration and significant improvements to all tool windows.
The Plugin now integrates AI contextual prompts directly into Android Studio, making it easier for you to act on issues and apply fixes without leaving the IDE.
The Application Issues tab in the Koin Insights view now proposes ready-to-use AI prompts for each detected issue, so you can immediately act on problems without leaving the IDE:
In addition to generating prompts for app issues, the Plugin now supports prompts generation for compilation safety related issues directly in the Configuration Issues tab of the Koin Insights view.
So for example, if a Koin dependency is missing from a module, the Plugin generates a detailed AI prompt that includes:
We've also released significant improvements to all tool windows with Koin IDE Plugin 1.4.0, making it easier to explore your Kotlin project configuration and identify dependency injection issues more efficiently.
This IntelliJ IDEA plugin release focuses on enhanced usability and better integration with Android development and Kotlin Multiplatform workflows.
The Koin IDE Plugin's Configuration view now clearly displays the impacted file alongside the subject and description for each dependency definition. This improvement eliminates the need to manually locate Kotlin component definitions across multiple files in large Android applications and JVM projects.
The Application Issues view has been enhanced to highlight performance and crash issues with comprehensive metadata for Kotlin applications. Each issue now provides complete context information, making it easier for Android developers and Kotlin programmers to understand and resolve dependency injection problems quickly.
The Koin dependency injection plugin's configuration tree now supports advanced filtering and grouping capabilities to help you navigate large Kotlin projects efficiently.
You can filter by:
✅ Gradle module filtering - Focus on specific modules in Android multi-module architecture
✅ Module type filtering - Filter by Android, JVM, or Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) modules
✅ File-based filtering - Navigate to specific Kotlin configuration files
✅ Declaration type filtering - View only classes, interfaces, objects, or other Kotlin constructs
✅ Flat list view - Access all dependency injection elements in a single searchable list for quick navigation
These filtering options are particularly useful for multi-module Android applications and complex Kotlin projects where dependency definitions span numerous files and modules across different platforms.
When you click on a performance issue or crash in the Koin IDE Plugin, the corresponding impacted Kotlin component is highlighted and opened directly in the IntelliJ IDEA or Android Studio editor.
This integration reduces context switching and helps Android developers address dependency injection issues without losing focus on their current development task.
The direct code navigation works seamlessly with the existing Kotzilla performance monitoring capabilities, providing a complete Kotlin debugging workflow within your IDE environment.
Additional enhancements for Kotlin and Android development include:
✅ Better tree navigation - Improved responsiveness and navigation patterns for large Kotlin codebases
✅ Two-way synchronization - Changes in the IntelliJ IDEA editor are reflected in tool windows while preserving your current focus
✅ Enhanced performance - More responsive interface when working with large Android projects and extensive Kotlin dependency trees
These Koin IDE Plugin improvements integrate into existing Kotlin development patterns without requiring workflow changes. The enhanced tool windows complement your IntelliJ IDEA or Android Studio editor and provide better visibility into your dependency injection configuration.
The Gradle module filtering capabilities help manage dependencies across Android feature modules, app modules, and shared libraries. The file-based filtering is useful when working with specific architectural layers in Android applications using Koin dependency injection.
KMP developers can filter by platform-specific modules (Android, iOS, JVM) to focus on relevant Koin configurations. This separation improves productivity when working on cross-platform Kotlin applications with shared dependency injection patterns.
The flat list view and advanced filtering address navigation challenges in large-scale JVM projects with dozens of modules and hundreds of Kotlin dependency definitions. The improved performance ensures the plugin remains responsive regardless of project size.
Koin IDE Plugin 1.4.0 maintains compatibility with:
The plugin supports international development teams working with Kotlin across different operating systems and development environments worldwide.
The Koin IDE Plugin 1.4.0 is available globally through the JetBrains Plugin Marketplace (International access)
The plugin automatically detects Koin dependency injection configurations in your Kotlin project and activates the enhanced tool windows for immediate use.
Koin offers simpler configuration compared to Dagger or Hilt for Android development, with DSL-based setup that requires less boilerplate.
For Kotlin Multiplatform projects, Koin provides cross-platform dependency injection capabilities that work consistently across Android, iOS, and JVM targets.
The IDE plugin specifically enhances Koin-based projects and does not support other dependency injection frameworks like Dagger, Hilt, or Spring Framework.
About the Author: This article was written by Artem (Shendrik) Krivolapov, a staff software engineer from the Kotzilla team. Art leads the development of the Koin IDE Plugin. Kotzilla provides AI-powered performance monitoring for Koin-based Android applications, trusted by leading companies like Canal+, TotalEnergies, Worldline, Volkswagen, and Литрес to speed up issue resolution and reduce downtime. Follow us for more insights on Android development best practices and performance optimization strategies.